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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.04, 764.63 and 333.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.04, 764.63 and 333.12 is: 459.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.04 : 764.63 = 333.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.04/764.63 = 333.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.04x = 764.63 × 333.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.04x = 254,711.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,711.88/554.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.74

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